Tag: Department of Corrections
Fake Military Orders Let Freeport Prison Worker Steal $80K, Feds Say
A Long Island woman working as a state prison employee admitted to stealing $80,000 by pretending to be on active military duty, federal authorities said Thursday, April 9.
Leah Mathieu, a 34-year-old Freeport woman, pleaded guilty Thursday to one count of wire fraud in the scheme, the Justice Department said.
Mathieu had worked for the state’s Department of Corrections in New York City since 2016, and she joined the U.S. Navy Reserve and New York Naval Militia in 2021, according to the feds.
In October 2022, Mathieu was called up to active duty with the state’s naval militia, according to…
Murder-For-Hire Plot Targeting NJ Prosecutor, Judges: PA Bowling Alley Owner Convicted
A Pennsylvania man has been convicted of conspiring to kill multiple New Jersey government officials in a murder-for-hire plot, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced on Wednesday, Aug. 27.
Stephen Smink, 62, of Philadelphia, was found guilty on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, of conspiracy to commit murder, five counts of attempted murder, conspiracy to transport weapons, and transporting weapons after a trial in Atlantic County.
Smink targeted Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae, First Assistant Prosecutor Harold Shapiro, two Superior Court judges, and an assistant p…
She Showed Up To Manchester Court With A Warrant — Then She Made A Run For It, Cops Say
A 25-year-old woman from Worcester, MA, is facing multiple charges in Connecticut after she was arrested at a courthouse, then ran from troopers while they were trying to take her into custody, according to state police.
Jada Williams was arrested on June 16, around 2:13 p.m., after arriving at Manchester Superior Court while wanted on an active warrant from Troop C – Tolland, State Police said.
The arrest stems from an investigation that began in October 2024, when troopers say Williams broke into a vehicle on Shenipsit Lake Road in Tolland, stole credit and debit cards, and used them to m…
Second Suitland Man Dies Weeks After Maryland Apartment Shooting; New Charges Pending: Police
A second man has died weeks after a double shooting inside a Maryland apartment that already left one man dead — and now prosecutors are weighing new charges, police said.
Deandre Stevenson, 37, of Suitland, died on June 16, after suffering critical injuries in a Regency Park Court shooting the Prince George’s County Police Department confirmed on Tuesday.
Stevenson had been clinging to life since the incident, in which Myandre McBride, 32, of Suitland, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Now both men are dead — and the suspect, James Stewart, 35, of Upper Marlboro, could face addition…
Deadly Dispute In Maryland Apartment Leaves One Dead, One Hurt, Police Say
A deadly shooting inside a Prince George’s County apartment has left one man dead, another fighting for his life, and a suspect behind bars, police said.
James Stewart, 35, of Upper Marlboro, is charged with first-degree murder in connection with Tuesday's double shooting that killed Myandre McBride, 32, of Suitland, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department.
Just after 12:30 p.m. on June 3, officers responded to the 5600 block of Regency Park Court in Suitland for reports of gunfire. They found McBride and a second man shot inside an apartment.
McBride was pronounced dead …
DC Man Shot Dead In Maryland; Temple Hills Teen Arrested, Police Say
An 18-year-old Maryland man is behind bars after allegedly gunning down a District resident in Camp Springs, police said.
Christian Okubo, 18, of Temple Hills, is facing murder charges in connection to the fatal shooting of 23-year-old Anthony Bullock, of Washington, DC, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department on Monday.
The shooting happened on May 30, 2025, around 10:00 a.m., in the 7000 block of Allentown Road. When officers arrived, they found Bullock suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on the scene, police said.
Detectives with the PGPD Hom…
Lanham Man Shot Dead During Dispute, 25-Year-Old Charged With Murder: Police
An argument turned deadly in Maryland — now a 25-year-old is charged with murder.
Kyon Adams, of Lanham, is accused of killing 33-year-old Cameron Smith during a shooting on Lanham Severn Road, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department.
The shooting happened on Monday, May 19, around 8:20 p.m., officials said.
Officers responded to the 9300 block of Lanham Severn Road for a report of gunfire, and upon arrival, they found Smith suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he died shortly after of his injuries, police said. A s…
Murder: Suspect Captured After Shooting Near Clinton Business, Cops Say
A man is behind bars after a deadly shooting outside a Maryland business, authorities said.
Chelley Thorne, 53, of Accokeek, is charged with murder in the death of 30-year-old Clinton resident Anthony Traevon Dawson, Prince George’s County Police announced.
Officers were called to the 9800 block of Piscataway Road around 9:40 p.m. on Monday, May 12, for reports of shots fired in the area.
Upon arrival, first responders found Dawson lying outside in the parking lot with a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Detectives say Thorne and Dawson knew each other, though the …
Killer Had Help From GF Following Fatal Shooting Of Suitland Father: Police
A Maryland couple has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting in Suitland, where authorities say a man was gunned down inside an apartment building over a dispute.
Francis Holmes Jr., 30, of Temple Hills, is facing murder charges, while his 28-year-old girlfriend, Marquis Anbaz, has been charged as an accessory after the fact in connection to the fatal shooting of Brian Speaks last year, according to Prince George’s County Police.
Officers responded to the 3500 block of Parkway Terrace Drive around 5:45 p.m. on Nov. 15, 2024, after receiving reports of a shooting. Inside an apartm…
Accokeek Man Shoots, Kills Girlfriend During Argument In Fort Washington: Police
A domestic dispute in Prince George’s County ended in deadly gunfire, leaving a woman dead and her boyfriend behind bars, police said.
David Wilson Jr., 31, of Accokeek, has been charged with first- and second-degree murder after allegedly shooting and killing his girlfriend, 37-year-old Edna Lyles, inside her Fort Washington home.
Officers from the Prince George’s County Police Department responded to the 15700 block of Livingston Road around 12:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 5, for a reported shooting, officials said.
When they arrived, they found Lyles suffering from multiple gunshot wounds…
Deadly Attack At Hands Of Complete Stranger Kills Man, 43, In Upper Marlboro: Cops
A 24-year-old man is facing murder charges after a deadly stabbing in Prince George’s County, police said.
William Tebo, of Upper Marlboro, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the killing of 43-year-old Tyrone Hager, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department.
On Sunday, Feb. 2, at approximately 6:45 p.m., officers responded to a reported fight in the 11000 block of Croom Road.
When officers arrived, they found Hager inside a vehicle suffering from multiple stab wounds, officials say.
The Upper Marlboro resident was rushed to a hospital, where he died…
Pair Lead High-Speed Pursuit In Stolen Car Through 4 Towns After Newington Armed Robbery: PD
A high-speed police chase that spanned several Connecticut towns on Sunday, Dec. 29, ended with two people in custody, Connecticut State Police said.
The incident began when Newington police responded to an armed robbery at Lowe's on the Berlin Turnpike just after 8:20 a.m., according to Newington police. The suspects, later identified as Scott A. Tenney, 35, of East Hartford, and Samantha K. Tobey, 34, of Enfield, fled in a black Honda CR-V, police said.
The vehicle was later confirmed to be stolen from Hartford. Police attempted a traffic stop after Tenney — who also has ties to…
